AoC welcomes government's landmark Clean Energy Jobs Plan

David Hughes, Chief Executive, Association of Colleges said: "This exciting strategy will help people get the skills they need to secure good work locally and it is great to see the investment in colleges to back the government's ambitions on a net zero future.

"With employers stepping up as well, colleges will be able to offer the training young people need to enter the net zero construction sector, as well as the re-training adults need to move jobs.

"Colleges are ready to be at the heart of this transition, to create real career pathways and help the country lead the global green economy."